New Air Force One jet to be 'maxed out,' Trump says, after security concerns raised
Summary
President Donald Trump said the new Air Force One jet, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar, will receive more security upgrades soon. The plane has already flown several times, but concerns about its security features have led to plans to improve its defenses within about a month.Key Facts
- The new Air Force One is a Boeing 747-8 jet gifted by Qatar to the U.S.
- It first flew with President Trump on July 1, 2026.
- The plane is currently undergoing security upgrades to be "maxed out."
- Some concerns arose because the jet initially lacked certain anti-missile defense systems.
- The plane will be out of service for about a month while upgrades happen.
- The U.S. Air Force has been modifying the jet since September to fit presidential needs.
- Retrofitting costs were estimated at less than $400 million but exact spending is unclear.
- After Trump leaves office, the plane will be transferred to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation.
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